BYU Speeches “The Family Is Ordained of God” | Ronald A. Rasband | 2025
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Sep 24, 2025 In this enlightening talk, Ronald A. Rasband, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, explores the divine origin of the family and its critical role in our happiness. He addresses the need for compassion in troubled times and shares a personal revelation from dedicating the Bangkok Thailand Temple. Rasband highlights the history of the Family Proclamation and stresses the importance of covenants and Christ’s Atonement for healing. He ultimately emphasizes that true happiness stems from Christ-centered families, reinforcing the value of individual worth and divine purpose.
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Choose Peace Over Violence
- The campus must respond to violence by choosing peace, dignity, compassion, and respect for all people.
- Elder Ronald A. Rasband urges listeners to "think celestial," let the Spirit prevail, and strive to be peacemakers now.
Temple Dedication Revelation
- Elder Rasband recounts a revelatory prompting the night before dedicating the Bangkok Thailand Temple.
- He added the phrase "May we think celestial, letting thy spirit prevail..." and has used it in every temple dedication since.
Proclamation As Timely Revelation
- The Family Proclamation was prepared by Church leaders in response to cultural changes threatening family and gender standards.
- It stands as one of six Church proclamations and was revealed "line upon line and precept upon precept."